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EPGI, Bangalore M.D Pathology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Thambuchetty Palya, BangaloreEstd 1997
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Total fees
INR 10.90 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 5.4 LPA
resident stipend value
Cutoff
2,04,806
NEET PG AIR, Private Open 2025
Placement rate
100%
residency stipend coverage
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to lab work
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About East Point MD Pathology
East Point Medical College offers a three-year, full-time MD Pathology course through NEET PG and KEA counselling. The course is taught at its Bangalore medical college and hospital, with lab work, blood bank work and reporting duties through the week. The college is affiliated to RGUHS and the NMC seat matrix lists 3 seats. The full fee without hostel is INR 10.90 Lakhs, paid across the course, and INR 13.90 Lakhs with hostel and mess. The Private Open seat closed at NEET PG AIR 2,04,806 in 2025. Residents get a stipend value of INR 5.4 LPA and all admitted residents are paid during training.
East Point MD Pathology Fees
The full course costs INR 10.90 Lakhs without hostel and INR 13.90 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 10.75 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee each year for three years. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 3 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 10.75 Lakhs | INR 3.58 Lakhs a year, 3 years |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 3 Lakhs | INR 1 Lakh a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 10.90 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 13.90 Lakhs | Full course |
East Point MD Pathology Admission Dates
NEET PG was held on 30 Aug 2026 and the affected-centre exam was held on 5 Sep 2026. The result is expected in Oct 2026, and KEA counselling is expected after that. Keep your internship certificate, registration paper and category paper ready before KEA registration.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NEET PG application, last date to apply | 17 Apr 2026 to 7 May 2026 | Over |
| Admit card | 25 Aug 2026 | Over |
| NEET PG exam | 30 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Extra NEET PG sitting | 5 Sep 2026 | Over |
| NEET PG result and rank | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| KEA registration, last date to apply | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| KEA option entry | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
| Round 1 allotment | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
East Point MD Pathology Eligibility
You need an MBBS degree, one-year internship and state medical council registration. You also need a valid NEET PG rank and KEA registration. If any paper is missing, KEA can block you from choice filling.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | MBBS from an NMC-recognised medical college |
| Internship | One-year rotating internship finished before admission |
| Registration | Permanent or provisional medical council registration |
| Exam | Valid NEET PG rank and KEA registration |
East Point MD Pathology Admission Process
NEET PG gives the rank and KEA allots the seat for Karnataka counselling. You register on KEA, fill East Point MD Pathology in option entry and pay the fee if allotted. If you miss fee payment, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write NEET PG | Take the exam and download the scorecard |
| 2. Register with KEA | Upload MBBS, internship and registration papers |
| 3. Fill options | Place this course where you are ready to join |
| 4. Accept allotment | Pay the fee and download the allotment order |
| 5. Report | Bring originals for document check at the college |
East Point MD Pathology Cutoff
The Private Open seat closed at NEET PG AIR 2,04,806 and the Government quota seat closed at AIR 71,994 in 2025. These are KEA closing ranks for MD Pathology. The open route stayed reachable for much lower scores than clinical coursees.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| Private Open | 2,04,806 | KEA 2025 |
| Government quota | 71,994 | KEA 2025 |
| Private domicile | 58,829 | KEA 2025 |
| Management | 2,19,690 | KEA 2025 |
East Point MD Pathology Placements
Residents get a stipend value of INR 5.4 LPA and stipend coverage is 100% during training. The course leads to diagnostic lab work, blood bank work, teaching posts and hospital pathology roles. Your first job usually depends on reporting skill and lab exposure.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 5.4 LPA stipend value |
| Stipend coverage | 100% |
| Seats | 3 |
| Main work areas | Histopathology, cytology, blood bank and clinical pathology |
| Typical roles | Senior resident, lab consultant, tutor and hospital pathologist |
East Point MD Pathology Scholarships
Four schemes can cut the cost by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scheme gives the biggest listed help. The state and central schemes need income papers, category papers and college approval.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, income rule met | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | General or EWS with income rule met | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition help | EWS certificate and income paper | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, income rule met | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
East Point MD Pathology Ranking
The NMC seat matrix lists 3 seats and the college is affiliated to RGUHS. East Point Group says its campus covers 100 acres and has medical, nursing and allied health colleges. These facts matter more than a rank for this para clinical course.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NMC seat matrix | 2026 | 3 seats |
| RGUHS affiliation | 2026 | Affiliated medical college |
| East Point campus | 2026 | 100-acre campus |
East Point MD Pathology Course Structure
Year 1 covers basic reporting, museum work and lab safety. Year 2 adds blood bank duty, cytology and more independent slide work. Year 3 focuses on thesis work, reporting speed and exam preparation.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | General pathology, lab methods and grossing basics |
| Year 2 | Histopathology, cytology, haematology and blood bank work |
| Year 3 | Thesis, reporting duty, seminars and final exam work |
East Point MD Pathology Hostel and Campus
Hostel and mess add INR 3 Lakhs across three years. The campus is in east Bangalore, so students can reach city labs and hospitals for academic exposure. Ask the hostel office about room sharing before paying.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel and mess | INR 3 Lakhs for the full course |
| Campus | Bidarahalli, off Old Madras Road, Bangalore |
| Hospital link | Attached East Point hospital and diagnostic lab work |
| City access | East Bangalore hospitals and private labs nearby |
Should you pick MD Pathology at East Point Medical College?
This course suits doctors who like lab diagnosis and want a Bangalore hospital base for three years.
Pick it if:
You have a NEET PG rank near the open close: the Private Open route closed at 2,04,806, so keep it in your KEA list.
You want lab medicine in Bangalore: the city has hospital labs, private labs and blood banks where pathology residents build contacts.
Your family wants yearly payments: the main fee is paid each year across three years, as the fee block shows.
You want a paid residency: every admitted resident gets stipend coverage during training, and the pay tile shows the value.
Skip it if:
You want direct patient wards every day: pathology work is lab based, with slides, samples, reports and blood bank duty.
You need a large batch: NMC lists 3 seats, so peer learning is smaller than in high seat coursees.
You are counting on clinical-course pay: the stipend value is lower than many clinical earnings after residency.
You may miss KEA papers: MBBS, internship and registration proof are checked before option entry and reporting.
Counsellor's advice
If you want diagnostic lab work in Bangalore, keep this course in your KEA list. If you want ward work daily, skip it.
MD Pathology Eligibility▾
MBBS degree: You need MBBS from an NMC-recognised medical college.
Internship: Finish the one-year rotating internship before admission.
Registration: Bring permanent or provisional medical council registration.
Exam needed: A valid NEET PG rank and KEA registration are needed for counselling.
MD Pathology Admission Process▾
Write NEET PG: NBEMS gives the scorecard and All India Rank.
Register on KEA: KEA handles Karnataka PG medical counselling for this seat.
Fill options: Put East Point MD Pathology where you are ready to join.
Pay the fee: Pay within the KEA deadline or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring original MBBS, internship, registration and category papers.
MD Pathology Admission Dates 2027
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These are the official exam dates for the 2027 intake. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.
Over
17 Apr 2026 to 7 May 2026
NEET PG application, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 7 May 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
25 Aug 2026
Admit card
Download and keep the admit card for counselling records.
Over
30 Aug 2026
NEET PG exam
The exam rank decides the KEA option list order.
Over
5 Sep 2026
Extra NEET PG sitting
Only affected Jaipur candidates wrote this extra sitting.
Tentative
Oct 2026
NEET PG result and rank
The scorecard is needed before KEA registration.
Tentative
Nov 2026
KEA registration
Upload MBBS, internship and medical registration papers.
Tentative
Dec 2026
KEA option entry
Place this course where you are ready to join.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Round 1 allotment
The allotment order names the college, course and fee due.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the last date.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat can be cancelled without them.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Classes start
The residency starts after reporting and joining papers.
Tentative
Apr 2027
NEET PG application, last date to apply
Expected to open in the same part of the year.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Admit card
Expected a few days before the exam.
Tentative
Aug 2027
NEET PG exam
Expected around the same month as this year.
Tentative
Oct 2027
NEET PG result and rank
Expected after NBEMS checks the exam data.
Tentative
Nov 2027
KEA registration
Expected after the rank list is ready.
Tentative
Dec 2027
KEA option entry
Expected after document checks.
Tentative
Jan 2028
Round 1 allotment
Expected in the first counselling month.
Tentative
Jan 2028
Seat acceptance fee, last date
Expected within days of allotment.
Tentative
Feb 2028
Reporting and document check
Expected soon after fee payment.
Tentative
Jun 2028
Classes start
Expected after reporting is finished.
Source: NBEMS and KEA. Confirm on the official site before you act.
East Point Medical College MD Pathology Fees 2027
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 3.58 Lakhs a year
INR 10.75 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 1 Lakh a year
INR 3 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 18,378
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
50%
average first-year pay INR 5.4 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 23,436
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
39%
average first-year pay INR 5.4 LPA vs the full fee
Source: Karnataka PG medical fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you MD Pathology at East Point Medical College?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges use this course's KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka quota
1,70,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your KEA list.
170,001 to 2,04,806: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 2,04,806: not this round. Try later rounds if seats are left.
General · Open seats
1,50,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your KEA list.
150,001 to 1,85,421: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 1,85,421: not this round. Try later rounds if seats are left.
OBC-NCL · Karnataka quota
55,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your KEA list.
55,001 to 71,994: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 71,994: not this round. Try later rounds if seats are left.
OBC-NCL · Open seats
1,40,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your KEA list.
140,001 to 1,70,000: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 1,70,000: not this round. Try later rounds if seats are left.
SC · Karnataka quota
55,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your KEA list.
55,001 to 71,994: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 71,994: not this round. Try later rounds if seats are left.
SC · Open seats
1,30,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your KEA list.
130,001 to 1,60,000: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 1,60,000: not this round. Try later rounds if seats are left.
ST · Karnataka quota
60,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your KEA list.
60,001 to 75,000: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 75,000: not this round. Try later rounds if seats are left.
ST · Open seats
1,20,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your KEA list.
120,001 to 1,50,000: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 1,50,000: not this round. Try later rounds if seats are left.
EWS · Karnataka quota
1,50,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your KEA list.
150,001 to 1,90,000: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 1,90,000: not this round. Try later rounds if seats are left.
EWS · Open seats
1,45,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your KEA list.
145,001 to 1,80,000: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 1,80,000: not this round. Try later rounds if seats are left.
EDITOR'S NOTE
For this course, the open private close is much wider than the government quota close. Use your real KEA category before paying the fee.
East Point Medical College MD Pathology Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
Karnataka post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in MBBSApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
East Point Medical College
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
East Point Medical College MD Pathology vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to East Point Medical College. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Bangalore
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Akash Institute of Medical Sciences
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Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences
Bangalore
Compared with
MVJ Medical College
Hoskote
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The Oxford Medical College
Bangalore
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Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences
Shimoga
Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 10.90 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 10.75 Lakhs
INR 15,000 less
INR 12 Lakhs
INR 1.10 Lakhs more
INR 10.75 Lakhs
INR 15,000 less
INR 11.20 Lakhs
INR 30,000 more
INR 10.75 Lakhs
INR 15,000 less
Average payresident stipend value
INR 5.4 LPA
current stipend value
INR 5.2 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 5.8 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA more
INR 5 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 5.4 LPA
Same pay
INR 5.1 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
Placement ratestipend coverage
100%
all residents paid
100%
Same placement
100%
Same placement
100%
Same placement
100%
Same placement
100%
Same placement
Closing rankNEET PG AIR, Private Open
2,04,806
KEA 2025
1,80,000
24,806 places tougher
2,20,000
15,194 places easier
1,60,000
44,806 places tougher
1,95,000
9,806 places tougher
2,10,000
5,194 places easier
SeatsNMC seat matrix
3
MD Pathology seats
3
Same seats
4
1 more
3
Same seats
4
1 more
3
Same seats
In short
If your rank clears both, pick by commute and lab exposure. If it clears only East Point Medical College, this seat is still a workable Bangalore option.
In short
If you want the easier cutoff and can pay more, compare Vydehi closely. If fee matters more, East Point Medical College costs less.
In short
If both colleges are available, East Point Medical College has the easier cutoff and higher stipend value. Keep MVJ only if its location suits you.
In short
Oxford has one more seat, but East Point Medical College has lower fees and an easier fee plan. Pick after checking hostel distance.
In short
Subbaiah has a slightly easier cutoff, but it moves you away from Bangalore. Pick East Point Medical College if city access matters.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on East Point Medical College MD Pathology
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is MD Pathology at East Point worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want lab medicine and a Bangalore hospital base. The full fee without hostel is INR 10.90 Lakhs and the stipend value is INR 5.4 LPA, so the fee takes time to pay back. Check the EMI tile before taking a loan, and join only if pathology is your clear plan.
Should I take this seat if my rank is near 2,04,806?▾
Yes, but do not depend on one old close. The Private Open seat closed at NEET PG AIR 2,04,806 in 2025, while the government quota close was much tougher. Keep it in your KEA list, but add safer para clinical options below it in case the close changes.
What job can I get after MD Pathology?▾
You can move into diagnostic lab work, blood bank work, hospital pathology, teaching or a senior resident post. The course gives daily slide, sample and report work, not ward rounds. Use the three years to build reporting speed, because that matters more than the college name in many lab jobs.
Who should pick this course at East Point?▾
Pick it if you like diagnosis, microscopes, blood bank work and steady lab hours. The course has 3 seats, so you get a small batch. It suits doctors who want Bangalore exposure and can use the attached hospital for regular sample work.
Who should skip MD Pathology here?▾
Skip it if you want direct patient care every day. Pathology is mostly lab based, with reports, slides and samples. Also skip it if you need a large batch or want clinical course pay quickly. Read the fee and stipend lines before paying the first part.
Is East Point better for pathology than microbiology?▾
It depends on your work style. Pick pathology if you want histopathology, cytology and blood bank work. Pick microbiology if you prefer infection work and lab culture reports. Check the seat and duty load for both coursees before locking the KEA option list.
Is the course good for higher studies or teaching?▾
Yes, if you use the thesis and seminar work well. The course has three years of lab duty and academic work, and the RGUHS link helps for exams. If you want teaching later, keep your thesis clean and ask faculty early about paper writing.
Will I get paid during the residency?▾
Yes, the page uses INR 5.4 LPA as the stipend value and shows 100% stipend coverage. That is not the same as a full consultant salary. Use it for monthly costs, but do not treat it as enough to cover the full fee quickly.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
The fee block shows the main tuition as a yearly charge across three years. The full course fee without hostel is INR 10.90 Lakhs. Ask the admission office for the exact first payment before accepting the allotment, because KEA fee payment dates are strict.
Do I need Karnataka domicile for this seat?▾
Not for every route. The page separates Karnataka quota and Open seats because the closing ranks differ. Your KEA document check decides which list you can use. Pick the right quota in the rank checker above before judging your chance.
What should I check before I join?▾
Check the lab posting pattern, blood bank duty, hostel cost and first fee deadline. The hostel toggle takes the cost to INR 13.90 Lakhs. Also confirm that your internship certificate and medical council registration are ready before KEA reporting.
Should I wait one year for a clinical course instead?▾
Wait only if you strongly want clinical work and can improve your rank a lot. MD Pathology here is a lab medicine choice, not a backup that feels like medicine wards. If your goal is diagnostic work, taking the seat now can save a year.
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